2003 VOLVO XC90 Owners Manual

2003 VOLVO XC90
Automatic re-locking
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lo\
ck) and the alarm will rearm after
2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
* See
page 80 for more information on this function.
pg. 76 Locks and Alarm
l FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Op\
eration is subject to
the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause \
undesired operation.
l Canadian 2306104388 Model 504 2927 by Donnelly Operation is subject to t\
he following conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must\
accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
l Canadian 2306104388A Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics Operation is\
subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and \
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation \
of the device.
WARNING!
Never use the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the vehicle.
Doing so would ACTIVATE:
- the break-in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened \
- the optional interior motion and inclination alarm sensors.
Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
- the moonroof and interior courtesy light controls.
- the central locking buttons on the front door armrests, although the i\
nterior door handles would still
function to allow occupants to leave the vehicle.
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote were used again\
to unlock the vehicle.
In addition, locking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to th\
e occupants in an accident or
emergency.
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Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates th\
at the battery is weak and should be
replaced.
To replace the battery
l Remove the screw on the transmitter cover with a small screwdriver.
l Remove the cover carefully pressing it rearward/upward.
l Replace the battery with a new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery shou\
ld be inserted with the minus
side upward. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with you\
r fingers.
l Reinstall the cover and tighten the screw to help protect the transmitte\
r.
pg. 77 Locks and Alarm
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock al\
l doors and the tailgate, and to
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set the alarm.
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can be locked with the master key.
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Locking and unlocking (contd)
Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate lock is incorporated in the central locking system and is l\
ocked or unlocked when all doors
are locked/unlocked.
The tailgate can be unlocked by:
l Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice.
l Using the central locking button on the driver's door.
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l Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate unlock button (see illustration above\
).
Automatic relocking:
l If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without ope\
ning it, it will automatically
relock after approximately 2 minutes.
l However, if you open the tailgate and close it again, it will remain unl\
ocked and the alarm will not be
rearmed. Press the lock button on the remote control to relock the tailg\
ate and rearm the alarm.
pg. 79 Locks and Alarm
Child safety locks
Manual child safety locks - rear doors/tailgate
The controls are located on the rear door jambs and at the lower edge of\
the tailgate. Use a screwdriver
to adjust these controls.
A The door/tailgate cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation fr\
om the outside.
B The door/tailgate locks function normally.
WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position A.
pg. 80 Locks and Alarm
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Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the vehicle using the \
key in the driver's door or press
the central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. On\
e long flash of the turn signals
will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with t\
he key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n on the remote control or by
unlocking the driver's door with the key.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm c\
ycle lasts for 25 seconds.
The visual alarm signal is given by flashing all turn signals and turnin\
g on the interior lighting for
approximately 5 minutes.
"Panic" button
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention\
.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red button on the remote con\
trol (see illustration on
page 75)
for at least 3 seconds or by pressing this button twice within 3 seconds\
. The turn signals will flash, the
interior lights will go on and the vehicle's horn will sound.
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The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the rem\
ote control or will stop
automatically after 25 seconds. When a button is pressed, there is a 5 s\
econd delay before the panic
alarm is deactivated.
NOTE: This button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
pg. 81 Locks and Alarm
Temporarily turning off the alarm sensor(s) - option
This button will only be found in vehicles equipped with the accessory i\
nclination and/or movement
sensors.
In certain situations it may be desirable to turn off the accessory incl\
ination and movement alarm
sensors if, for example, you drive your vehicle onto a ferry where the r\
ocking of the boat could trigger
the alarm or if a pet is left in the vehicle with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement alarm sensors from \
the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from the Drive position (posit\
ion II) until you lock the vehicle,
you can press the button in the center console*. The LED in the switch w\
ill light up and a message will
be displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconn\
ected.
The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE: The optional sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system t\
he next time the
vehicle is unlocked and then locked again. LED alarm status signals The \
status of the alarm system is
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indicated by the red LED at the top of the dash:
l LED off - the alarm is not armed
l LED flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
l LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has b\
een triggered
l Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be
displayed in the text window. Contact your Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the vehicle will re-lock and\
the alarm will re-arm after 2
minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
* The position of this button may vary, depending on the specifications \
of your vehicle.
pg. 82 Locks and Alarm
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Starting and driving

pg. 83 Starting and driving
Refueling84
Starting the vehicle87
General information89
Automatic transmission with Geartronic91
All Wheel Drive94
Brake system95
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)97
Rear Parking Assistance99
Towing 100
Jump starting 102
Towing a trailer 103
Detachable trailer hitch - installing/
removing 105
Load carriers 106
Cold weather precautions 107
Before a long distance trip108
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